Destination Ukraine.
Seven miracles of Ukraine.

Tourist destination Ukraine attracts more than 15 millions travelers every year. What do they expect to see here? During several thousands years of its history Ukraine accumulated so many unique cultural and historical treasures that it is practically hopeless idea to see "everything" during a short trip. Do you still have chance to make a good choice among "the best of the best"? Yes, you do.

In May 2007 Ukraine tourism industry decided to define tourist objects which are the most important for introducing national history and culture. Hundreds of experts of history, culture, and tourism took part in this action. Besides that, about 77 thousands of Internet users expressed their opinion on the site which announced this action.

As the result of the discussion, Top 100 among more than one thousand destinations in Ukraine were chosen. A second phase of action defined Top 21 tourist objects as candidates to become the winners. Finally, "Seven Miracles of Ukraine" were defined. It was not an easy problem. Nevertheless, on August 27, 2007 a tourist destination Ukraine announced the winners. The map gives you an idea about location of the chosen objects.

A table presented below provides more details about the most significant for Ukraine history and Ukraine culture objects. If you are wondering about my opinion, here it is. I've travelled a lot around Ukraine and have visited many of places presented in the original list of Top 100. Without any doubts all seven chosen objects deserved to be included in the list of the "Seven miracles of Ukraine".

But, please, don't consider that there is nothing else in destination Ukraine what deserved your attention. Unfortunately, there are only seven places in the List of Miracles. I just feel sorry, that you might miss other treasures which Ukraine tourism is capable to offer you. O key, here are the winners:

	National Dendrological park "Sofiivka". Location: City Uman', Cherakassky oblast (region). A park was founded in 1796 year by the Polish count Potocky as “a very special gift” to his beautiful Greek wife Sofia. This place is an amazing and romantic harmony of natural landscape and garden design created by human hands. A park can be visited through out the year.
	Kievo-Pechers'ka Lavra. Location: city Kiev. Lavra's architectural complex or Kievan Cave Monastery was founded in 1051 and during the centuries was a center of science, culture, arts, spiritual and religious values. In 1990 Kievo-Pecherska Lavra Monastery was enlisted on the UNESCO's World Heritage List.
	National Preserve of History & Architecture "Kamyanets". Location: town Kamyanets-Podilsky, West Ukraine. If you would like to feel spirit of the middle ages, to touch history where fearless warriors defended their fortresses, and all sounds of glorious battles can easily be imagined while you are there, the town of Kamyanets-Podilsky is certainly your place.
	Khorticya Island. Location: City Zaporizzhia. Khortica is the biggest island on the river Dnieper. It is famous for its outstanding role in Ukraine history as a center of the Cossack liberation movement, which became one of the most heroic and tragic pages of the Ukraine history. A tourist destination Ukraine.
	Ancient Greek town Khersones Tavriisky. Location: City Sevastopol, Crimea. Khersones was founded by the Greek colonists more than 2500 years ago. Its history has tight connections to Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, and Byzantium. Archeological excavations revealed a lot of well-preserved buildings which are of great interest for the scientists and numerous visitors.
	The Saint Sophia's Cathedral. Location: city Kiev. The Cathedral was founded in 1037 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise. It was a major cathedral of Kiev and the site of all official ceremonies of Kievan Rus': crowning the Kievan princes, receiving foreign ambassadors, and a burial place of Kievan rulers. Today the Cathedral is a central part of the Museum complex.
	National Preserve of History & Architecture "Khotin Fortress". Location: Town Khotin, West Ukraine. This 1000-year old town attracts tourists from all over the world. Its ancient walls remember numerous foreign invaders, who always wanted to govern this conveniently located and prosperous town. Today's Khotin is one of the major towns of the West Ukraine. In 2000 it became a National Preserve.